maritime security
GCC renews condemnation of Iranian attacks, rejects “blame” claims, and warns escalation threatens regional and global security.
Iran’s FM says talks with Japan began on opening Hormuz and allowing Japan-linked vessels through, Japanese media report.
Abdelatty, Barrot discuss de-escalation and Lebanon, as Egypt urges faster EU budget support amid war spillover.
Abdelatty tells Egypt–GCC meeting Arab security is “one file,” backs Gulf states, warns escalation and defends navigation.
Egypt’s FM urges de-escalation in calls with Jordan, Bahrain and Iran, condemning attacks on Gulf states, Jordan and Iraq.
As risks rise in Hormuz and the Red Sea, shipping costs climb, trade slows, and food and basic goods get more expensive.
Concurrently, the SCA continues to enhance its navigational and maritime services and is advancing its ambitious strategy to modernize its fleet with the addition of new, advanced units across all sectors, Rabie said.
